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intrude

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtruːd/

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Definition of intrude

verb

  • 1 [no object] put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited:he had no right to intrude into their lives she felt awkward at intruding on private grief
  • enter with disruptive or adverse effect:the noise began to intrude into her thoughts
  • [with object] introduce (something) into a situation with disruptive or adverse effect:to intrude political criteria into military decisions risks reducing efficiency
  • 2 [with object] Geology (of igneous rock) be forced or thrust into (an existing formation):the granite may have intruded these rock layers
  • force or thrust (igneous rock) into an existing formation.

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'usurp an office or right'; originally as entrude): from Latin intrudere, from in- 'into' + trudere 'to thrust'

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